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High-quality education and training, plenty of support services, a desirable lifestyle and up to four years of post-study work rights for international students—there’s never been a better time to study on the Gold Coast (GC). Whether you’re just starting out on your...
You may or may not have come across the term ‘neurodiversity’. It’s a concept that acknowledges the wide range of differences in how people’s brains work—covering conditions like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and others. These differences affect how we think,...
Recently, the Australian government has cracked down on “ghost colleges”—educational institutions that exploited international students by enrolling them without delivering any training. Over 150 dormant providers have been shut down, and another 140 have...
For international students in Australia, balancing the cost of living with academic commitments can sometimes be a juggling act, particularly when it comes to managing grocery expenses. Fortunately, there’s a network of support available. Across the country,...
While most students in Australia do the right thing, cheating services like essay writing or attending an exam on a student’s behalf are somewhat commonplace. In fact, a 2018 report by Frontiers in Education found that 15.7% of respondents admitted to paying someone...
The ABS will conduct a postal survey to ask Australians whether they support marriage equality. For LGBTQI students, this can be a challenging time.
Studying overseas is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life as it’s a time full of new experiences. You’ll make new friends, learn new things and face new challenges. Of course, for international students, one of these challenges is adapting to a new environment and way...
Studying during the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging, especially when your state can be put into lockdown at any time. Currently, large parts of New South Wales will be under lockdown until the end of July 2021 to try and limit rising COVID-19 infection rates....
The coronavirus pandemic has left many international students in extremely challenging circumstances, feeling unsure of where to turn for help. While Tasmania is something of a safe haven in Australia – having had no active cases since August – fortunately, the...